Empowering students to tackle on real world challenges in healthcare, energy/ environment, and education all while gaining leadership skills is the focus of UT-Austin’s Subiendo Academy. For Rembrandt T-STEM Early College High School senior, Melanie Mejia, Subiendo Academy proved to fulfill this and much more. “This program is extremely beneficial and enables all participates to become better and stronger leaders all while collaborating and solving a real world issue,” said Mejia. “Throughout the camp I met and built so many lasting friendships.” The Subiendo Academy, a five-day summer leadership program, took place virtually June 13-17, 2021. Prior to the camp, all 50 ...